HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-10-09 - AGENDA REPORTS - BURRTEC ANNUAL EVALUATION (2)Agenda Item: 507
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by: Travis Lange
DATE: October 9, 2007
SUBJECT: BURRTEC ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. City Council direct staff to continue working with Burrtec Waste Industries Inc. (Burrtec) to
continue implementing programs that will increase the City's commercial waste diversion
rate.
2. Adopt a resolution for the Sixth Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Santa
Clarita and Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. for Commercial Solid Waste Management Services
(Franchise Agreement). This amendment requires Burrtec to begin construction on the
Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) no later than January 1, 2009, and have the MRF
constructed and operational by November 1, 2009.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
BACKGROUND
Burrtec provides exclusive commercial waste collection services for over 2,500 customers in the
City. They provide a variety of containers ranging in size from 90 gallons to six cubic yards and
offer free commingled recycling services. Burrtec has a full-time employee trained to visit local
businesses and to assist them in establishing recycling programs.
Pursuant to Article 7 of the "Agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and Burrtec Waste
Industries, Inc. for Commercial Solid Waste Management Services" (Franchise Agreement), the
City may hold an annual Solid Waste Services and Performance Review to give the City an
opportunity to review collection services. Topics suggested for review include services provided,
feasibility of providing new services, application of new technologies, customer complaints,
amendments to the agreement, development in the law, new initiatives for meeting or exceeding
AB 939's goals, regulatory constraints, and company performance. Staff has compiled
information (list attached) for the above categories in order to provide the City Council with
detailed information to gauge Burrtec's performance.
Aaopiea: L. .07-7i
Burrtec has been an effective service provider for solid waste and recycling collection in the City.
During 2007, Burrtec provided the following:
• They implemented recycling programs to divert food and carpet from landfills
• Operated a fleet of nine alternative fueled vehicles
• Maintained a website tailored specifically for residents
• Provided over 100 hours of litter abatement throughout the community
In addition, Burrtec continues to encourage businesses to divert more waste by taking advantage
of free recycling services. Since August 2004, Burrtec has increased the number of commercial
recycling customers by 93 percent (375 in August of 2004 to 740 in September 2007), and during
that same time increased their diversion rate from 19.40 percent to 21.40 percent.
Although Burrtec continues to increase diversion, they still fall short of meeting the minimum
diversion requirements set forth in the Franchise Agreement. Burrtec has formally requested
(letter dated September 27, 2007 attached) that the City waive the $20,000 in current penalties
and future quarterly penalties of $10,000 for not meeting the minimum diversion requirements of
25 percent and 50 percent until the MRF is completed Staff recommends not waiving the
penalties. The penalties are the main tool used to maintain focus on meeting the minimum
diversion requirements for Burrtec and the other solid waste haulers. Staff will continue to work
with Burrtec to implement programs that will increase the diversion rate of the City's commercial
waste stream.
Pursuant to the Franchise Agreement, Burrtec is allowed to prepare and submit a report to the
City in preparation of its performance review. The report has been attached for City Council's
review.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact by this action.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
Services Provided by Burrtec
Burrtec Letter Dated September 27, 2007
Sixth Amendment to Commercial Solid Waste Franchise Agreement
Burrtec's Report
RESOLUTION NO, 07--
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE
SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA AND BURRTEC WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR
COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita ("City") is empowered under Section 7 of Article
11 of the California Constitution to make and enforce, within its limits, all police and sanitary
ordinances and regulations not in conflict with general laws; and
WHEREAS, in partial implementation of Section 7 of Article 11 of the California
Constitution, California Public Resources Code Section 40059 authorizes the City to determine
all aspects of handling solid waste that is of local concern, including the frequency of collection,
means of collection and transportation, level of services and nature, location and extent of waste
handling services; and
WHEREAS, on November 20, 2003, the City and Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. entered
into that certain "AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND
BURRTEC WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT SERVICES" (the Agreement); and
WHEREAS, On June 10, 2005, the City amended the second sentence of Section 4.2.7 of
the Agreement by changing "April 15, 2005" and "February 15, 2006" to read "six months
following the date of the hearing set by the Court of Appeal in Santa Clarita Oak Conservancy. et
al. v. City of Santa Clarita" and "ten months following the first date," respectively; and
WHEREAS, On April 25, 2006, the City amended the second sentence of Section 4.2.7
of the Agreement by changing "six months following the date of the hearing set by the Court of
Appeal in Santa Clarita Oak Conservancy. et al. v. City of Santa Clarita" and "ten months
following the first date," respectively to read, "Construction of the MRF shall begin no later than
January 11, 2007, and it shall be constructed and operational no later than November 11, 2007."
WHEREAS, the City and Burrtec desire to amend that certain "AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND BURRTEC WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC.
FOR COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES" by changing certain
dates and terms relative to the construction of the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) and give
the City Council the authority to change certain dates and terns relative to the construction of the
MRF.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California, does
hereby resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to California Public Resources Code Section 40059(a)(1) and
Section 7 of Article 11 of the California Constitution that the public health, safety, and
well-being require approval of that certain "SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND BURRTEC WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC.
FOR COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES" (the Sixth Amendment),
a copy of which is attached. The City Manage or designee is authorized to execute the Sixth
Amendment on behalf of the City.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS day of , 2007.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Sharon L. Dawson, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, California, certify
that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at
a regular meeting held on the day of , 2007, by the following vote of the City
Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS
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City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
CERTIFICATION OF
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
I, Sharon L. Dawson, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that this is a true
and correct copy of the original Resolution No. 07-_, adopted by the City Council of the City of
Santa Clarita, California on this day of , 2007, which is now on file in my office.
Witness my hand and seal of the City of Santa Clarita, California, this_day of
-,20-.
Sharon L. Dawson, CMC
City Clerk
By
Susan Caputo
Deputy City Clerk
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Services Provided by Burrtec
Commercial Collection
Evaluation
Criteria
Summary of Actions
Per Section 4.2.2 of the Franchise Agreement, Burrtec must provide
select load mixed waste processing for at least 50 to 65 percent of all
Services - Select
the loads they collect. At businesses where there is no recycling,
Load Mixed
Burrtec selects half of the loads and routes the material for mixed -waste
Waste Processing
processing. To make this possible, they create separate routes to collect
the `cleanest" waste, which is rich in paper and cardboard. This waste
is routed to a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF). Between September
2006 and August 2007, Buntec reported that over 50 percent of their
loads were segregated as Select Loads, with an average diversion rate
of 10.21 percent. In the future, when the City's MRF is in service,
Burrtec will have more control over the recovery rate for this program.
Services - Street
Per Section 4.1.10, Burrtec must provide one collection vehicle and 8
Litter Abatement
man-hours per month (96 hours per year) for assistance with litter
Program
abatement. Since September 2006, Burrtec has conducted 116 hours of
litter abatement.
Services - Burrtec
Per Section 5.3.3, Buntec continues to dedicate a website outlining
Website
services specifically for their Santa Clarita operations. The website is
up-to-date.
Per the First Amendment to the Franchise Agreement (Section 4.4.2.13),
Services -
Burrtec is required to provide collection services with a fleet of
Alternative
alternative fueled vehicles. All 9 of their trucks use Compressed
Fueled Vehicles
Natural Gas (CNG). In the next 6 weeks, Burrtec will be adding a tenth
CNG collection vehicle to handle the increased demand for recycling.
Burrtec voluntarily began a food waste recycling program, although it
comes at a greater cost when compared to regular trash disposal.
Services - Food
Burrtec recruited 65 restaurants and provided them with containers to
Waste Recycling
source separate their food waste. Burrtec provides technical assistance
Program
to ensure the restaurants' employees are educated as to how the
program works and to limit contamination. If food waste were to be
mixed with glass, an entire load could be deemed unacceptable for
diversion. The food waste is taken to a transfer station before it is
hauled to a composting facility. This program is responsible for
diverting an average of 98 tons of food waste per week, which equals
approximately 1.4 percent of the City's yearly diversion.
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Evaluation
Criteria
Summary of Actions
Burrtec voluntarily began a carpet recycling program to address large
Services - Carpet
quantities of carpet that were being landfilled. Local carpet installers
Recycling
are invited to drop off their used carpet at Burrtec's yard. When the
Program
container is full, Burrtec hauls the textiles to be shredded and reused to
make new carpet padding. On average, carpet vendors collectively
bring an average of ten tons of carpet scrap to Burrtec each week,
which totals half of a percent of the City's yearly diversion.
Pursuant to the Second Amendment of the Franchise Agreement that
updated implementation deadlines for the MRF as outlined in Section
Services - Siting
4.2.7, "Construction of the MRF shall begin no later than January 11,
and Construction
2007, and the MRF shall be constructed and operational by November
of a Materials
11, 2007." Staff is requesting that the City Council approve the
Recovery Facility
amendment to the Franchise Agreement, requiring Burrtec to begin
construction of the MRF no later than January 1, 2009, and have the
MRF constructed and operational by November 1, 2009. A new site
has been purchased by Burrtec. An application has been submitted to
the Planning Division for approval.
Staff has been working with Burrtec in the implementation of outreach
programs to increase the number of local businesses that recycle.
Feasibility of
Burrtec regularly attends a variety of outreach functions at the Santa
Providing New
Clarita Chamber of Commerce. They also distribute service flyers at
Services
the City's River Rally and Marathon. This past year they began
implementing recycling programs based on a comprehensive study of
local businesses conducted by the consulting firm HDR & Associates.
Burrtec has proposed to implement new innovative technologies in its
Application of
proposed MRF. The construction has not started, but Burrtec has
New
identified equipment that will be used to separate commodities. Staff
Technologies
recommends that the City Council direct Burrtec to continue with their
efforts to construct a state-of-the-art MRF.
During Burrtec's third year of service, a total of 14 complaints were
Customer
received by the City. Due to the low amount and type of complaints,
Complaints
no liquidated damages will be assessed. Burrtec addressed all of the
complaints in a timely fashion.
During Burrtec's third year of service, the City Council approved and
adopted 2 amendments that became the Fourth and Fifth Amendments
Amendments to
to the Franchise Agreement. The Fourth Amendment extended
the Franchise
Burrtec's deadline to meet minimum diversion requirements to 25
Agreement
percent by January 1, 2007, and 50 percent by September 30, 2007.
The Fifth Amendment allowed Burrtec to increase the maximum rate
they charge customers by 2.29 percent for their third rate year.
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Evaluation
Criteria
Summary of Actions
During Bun -tee's third year of service, SB 1016 and SB 1020 have been
New Initiative for
proposed by the state legislature. Although both Senate Bills have not
Meeting or
become law, if adopted, they would change the AB 939 reporting
Exceeding AB
requirements from annually to biennially, and increase the state's
939 Goals
diversion goal to 60 percent by 2012 and 75 percent by 2020. Staff will
be following the progress of both bills and will determine their impacts
to the Franchise Agreement.
Overall, Burrtec has been effective in providing services to businesses
in the City and has been able to increase the City's diversion. They
have increased the number of commercial recycling customers by 93
Company
percent (375 in August of 2004 to 740 in September 2007) and during
Performance
that same time, increased their diversion rate from 19.40 percent to
21.40 percent. Pursuant to the Franchise Agreement, Buntec must
divert 25 percent of the waste it collected by January 1, 2007.
Although Burrtec did not reach the diversion requirement, they
continue to increase their diversion percentage. Burrtec has made
significant efforts to divert commercial waste, but continues to fall
short of the mandated goals. Pursuant to the Franchise Agreement,
Burrtec shall pay a penalty of $10,000 for each quarter the minimum
diversion requirements have not been met. Burrtec has been fined a
total of $20,000 for the first two quarters of 2007. Staff would like to
use the fines to fund a waste audit to determine the options for
increasing the diversion levels for the commercial waste stream.
s: envsrvcs/solwast2/council/2007/services provided by Buniec
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WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC.
"We'll Take Care Of It"
September 27, 2007
Mr. Travis Lange
Environmental Services Manager
City of Santa Ciarlta
23920 Valencia Blvd
Santa Cladta, CA 91355
Dear Travis:
Burrtec Waste Industries has worked with City staff and Council on the selection and acquisition
of land for the construction of a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) for the purpose of processing
and transferring solid waste generated by Santa Cladta residential and commercial customers.
Bunter has faced a number of challenges with the selection of a site. We have subsequently
purchased a parcel for the project and have submitted an application to the City as of Tuesday,
September 25, 2007 to begin the permitting/review process.
Unfortunately, due to site selection delays, the milestone dates that were called out in the
contract, and subsequent amendment, regarding construction of the MRF and the operational
start-up need to be updated. We respectfully request that the City amend our contract to extend
until January 2009 the deadline to permit the MRF and until November 2009 to construct the
MRF. We believe that working with the City we can meet these objectives.
As you know, the delay in the MRF development has had a ripple effect on the City's solid waste
program. Burrtec has been diligent In the implementation of recycling programs aimed at
Increasing the City's overall diversion. These programs include commercial recycling at no
additional charge, commercial select load processing and food waste programs. These
programs have helped increase the City's waste diversion, however, we are averaging
approximately 22% diversion, short of achieving the 25% required in our agreement at this time.
Our diversion commitment to the City has always been based in part on the design and
construction of the Santa Clarita Material Recovery Facility. The challenges previously
mentioned have created several setbacks, including our diversion shortfalls. We believe these
issues are behind us and we hope to have a facility open for processing by November 2009.
While our efforts will not diminish, Burrtec respectfully requests the division penalties in the
agreements (commercial bins and roll -off) be waived pending completion of the MRF.
We appreciate the opportunity to work In the City of Santa Cladta and enjoy the relationships we
have developed with City staff and the community. We look forward to your response to our
proposed contract amendments. Piease do not hesitate to contact me or our staff members if
there are any questions or aSncems.
cc: Robert Newman, Drector of Public Works
Cole Burr, Burrtec Waste Industries
9890 Cherry Avenue Fontana, California 92335 • 909-429-4200 • FAX 909-429-4290
SIXTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND
BURRTEC WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC.
FOR COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
This SIXTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA AND BURRTEC WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR
COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ("First Amendment")
is entered into this day of , 2007, between the City of Santa
Clarita, California, a California municipal corporation ("City") and Burrtec Waste
Industries, Inc., a California corporation ("Burrtec") to amend that certain
"AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND BURRTEC
WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
SERVICES" (the "Agreement"), dated November 20, 2003.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City is empowered under section 7 of article XI of the California
Constitution to make and enforce, within its limits, all police and sanitary ordinances and
regulations not in conflict with general laws; and
WHEREAS, in partial implementation of section 7 of article XI of the California
Constitution, California Public Resources Code Section 40059 authorizes the City to
determine all aspects of handling of solid waste which are of local concern, including the
frequency of collection, means of collection and transportation, level of services and
nature, location and extent of waste handling services; and
WHEREAS, on November 20, 2003, the City and Burrtec entered into that
certain "AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND
BURRTEC WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT SERVICES" and
WHEREAS, On June 10, 2005, the City amended the second sentence of Section
4.2.7 of the Agreement by changing "April 15, 2005" and "February 15, 2006" to read
"six months following the date of the hearing set by the Court of Appeal in Santa Clarita
Oak Conservancy, et al. v. City of Santa Clarita" and "ten months following the first
date," respectively;
WHEREAS, On April 25, 2006 the City amended the second sentence of Section
4.2.7 of the Agreement by changing "six months following the date of the hearing set by
the Court of Appeal in Santa Clarita Oak Conservancy, et al. v. City of Santa Clarita" and
"ten months following the first date," respectively to read, "Construction of the MRF
shall begin no later than January 11, 2007 and it shall be constructed and operational no
later than November 11, 2007."
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WHEREAS, City and Burrtec desire to amend that certain "AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND BURRTEC WASTE
INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
SERVICES" by changing certain dates;
NOW THEREFORE, City and Burrtec, in consideration of their mutual
promises, amend that certain "AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA
CLARITA AND BURRTEC WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR COMMERCIAL
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES" as follows:
SECTION 1. In Section 4.2.7 of the Agreement, the second sentence is amended
to read as follows, "Construction of the MRF shall begin no later than January 1, 2009
and it shall be constructed and operational no later than November 1, 2009.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the
date first above written.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
A California Municipal Corporation
Marsha McLean, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Sharon L. Dawson, CMC
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Carl K. Newton
City Attorney
In
BURRTEC WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC.
[CEO, President, Chairman of the Board or
any Vice President]
And by:
[The Secretary, any assistant secretary, CFO
or any assistant treasurer]
State of California, County of San Bernardino, ss.
On this day of . in the year 2007, before me
personally appeared , and
personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of
satisfactory evidence) to be the persons whose names are subscribed to this instrument
and acknowledged that he (she or they) executed it pursuant to a resolution of the Board
of Directors of BURRTEC WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC.
SIGNED
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HURRTEC
WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC.
"We'll Take Care Of It"
August 15, 2007
Mr. Travis Lange
City of Santa Clarita
23920 Valencia Blvd
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Dear Travis:
Burrtec Waste Industries Commercial Solid Waste and Recyclables Collection
Processes have continued to improve diversion in the City of Santa Clarks. Burrtec has
focused its attention on customer service, contract compliance, waste diversion and
community involvement. We have also worked to improve our communication with city
staff and our overall customer base. We are pleased with each year's results and will
continue to move forward in a positive direction as your Commercial Waste Hauler.
Attached please find the required reports and summaries in accordance with Article 7 of
the Commercial Solid Waste Management Agreement between The City of Santa Clarita
and Burrtec Waste Industries.
We look forward to your questions or comments, if any, in preparation for the
Performance F�eyiew at faouncil Chambers.
Sincerely,
Im
(Santa ClaritwPerib m we Review—&15-07
9890 Cherry Avenue • Fontana, California 92335 • 909-429-4200 • FAX 909-429-4290
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DIVERSION RATE SUMMARY
Commercial waste diversion over the past 12 months has steadily increased
approximately 6" over year through source -separate recycling programs, select
load processing, food waste collection and customer education.
Many businesses are taking advantage of the recycling bins offered at no charge
giving them equal or greater disposal capacity and the opportunity to reduce
costs.
Businesses that are not able to recycle at their location may be qualified to
participate in the select load program. This program identifies refuse bins filled
with dry waste that may be recyclable. These bins are collected separately and
sent to a Materials Recovery Facility for processing.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
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Tons
Tons
Tons
Month
Generated
Processed
Diverted
% Diversion
Aug -06
4,046.13
2,281.66
699.75
17.29%
Sep -06
3,671.69
2,136.25
786.77
21.43%
Oct -06
3,881.39
2,300.30
751.26
19.36%
Nov -06
3,651.65
1,891.13
695.26
19.04%
Dec -06
3,598.98
2,152.46
663.73
18.44%
Jan -07
3,709.26
1,996.28
740.17
19.95%
Feb -07
3,492.33
2,025.54
697.16
19.96%
Mar -07
3,880.31
2,202.82
935.52
24.11%
Apr -07
3,698.94
2,021.52
753.96
20.38%
May -07
3,857.27
2,060.02
723.64
18.76%
Jun -07
3,688.73
1,991.54
734.27
19.91%
Jul -07
3,665.74
1,991.07
809.73
22.09%
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2.500
2,000
1,500
Z
O
1,000
Soo
RECYCLABLE PROCESSING
Aug- Sep- Oct -06 Nov- Dec- Jan -07 Feb- Mar- Apr 07 May- Jun -07 JuW7
06 06 06 06 07 07 07
MONTH
f
30%
25%
20%
15%
CL 10%
5%
0%
Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May- Jun- Jul -
06 06 06 06 06 07 07 07 07 07 07 07
MONTH
DIVERSION
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OUTREACH EFFORTS
Burrtec has implemented an aggressive outreach program through customer on-
site visits, mailings and publications, community workshops, tradeshows and
chamber events. These outreach activities are identified in the report submitted
to the City each quarter. The following is a summary of some of this past year's
activities.
Month Action
Aug -06 Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Meeting
Chamber of Commerce Business Mixer
Chamber of Commerce Environmental Committee Meeting
Old Town Newhall Fund Raiser
Performed 10 waste audits
Sep -06 Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Meeting
Chamber of Commerce Business Mixer
Chamber of Commerce Environmental Committee Meeting
Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Meeting
Michael Hoefflin Fund Raiser
Performed 23 waste audits
River Rally
Oct -06 Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Meeting
Chamber of Commerce Business Mixer
Chamber of Commerce Environmental Committee Meeting
Chamber of Commerce Home and Business Expo
Performed 21 waste audits
Quarterly Newsletter mailed to commercial customers
Santa Clarita Principal for a Day Sponsor
Valley Industrial Association Breakfast
Nov -06 Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Meeting
Chamber of Commerce Business Mixer
Chamber of Commerce Environmental Committee Meeting
Performed 15 waste audits
Semi -Annual Brochure mailed to commercial customers
Valley Industrial Association Breakfast
Dec -06 Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Meeting
Chamber of Commerce Business Mixer
Performed 15 waste audits
Valley Industrial Association Breakfast
Jan -07 Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Meeting
Chamber of Commerce Business Mixer
Chamber of Commerce Environmental Committee Meeting
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Month Action
Jan -07 Chamber of Commerce's Annual Installation & Awards Dinner
Performed 25 waste audits
Quarterly Newsletter mailed to commercial customers
Valley Industrial Association Luncheon
Feb -07 Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Meeting
Chamber of Commerce Business Mixer
Chamber of Commerce Environmental Committee Meeting
Performed 24 waste audits
Valley Industrial Association Breakfast
Mar -07 Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Meeting
Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Meeting
Chamber of Commerce Business Mixer
Chamber of Commerce Environmental Committee Meeting
Performed 23 waste audits
Santa Clarita Family YMCA Golf Tournament
Valley Industrial Association Breakfast
Apr -07 Chamber Golf Tournament, Breakfast Sponsor
Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Meeting
Chamber of Commerce Business Mixer
Chamber of Commerce Environmental Committee Meeting
Performed 19 waste audits
Semi -Annual Brochure mailed to commercial customers
Valley Industrial Association Breakfast
May -07 Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Meeting
Chamber of Commerce Business Mixer
Chamber of Commerce Environmental Committee Meeting
Performed 26 waste audits
Quarterly Newsletter mailed to commercial customers
Valley Industrial Association Breakfast
Jun -07 Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Meeting
Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Meeting
Chamber of Commerce Business Mixer
Chamber of Commerce Environmental Committee Meeting
Performed 26 waste audits
Valley Industrial Association Breakfast
Jul -07 Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Meeting
Chamber of Commerce Business Mixer
Chamber of Commerce Environmental Committee Meeting
Performed 26 waste audits
Quarterly Newsletter mailed to commercial customers
Valley Industrial Association Breakfast
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RECOMMENDED CHANGES/SERVICE ENHANCEMENTS
The City of Santa Clarlta has developed a very comprehensive solid waste
service agreement that includes extensive service requirements. These services
are geared toward achieving the goals of AB939. At this time our
recommendation is to maximize the current programs offered while we continue
to await the completion of the Santa Ciarita Materials Recovery Facility. With this
facility in operation, new and improved diversion programs will be available that
will improve Waste Diversion and Recycling in all areas.
SPECIFIC PLAN FOR CHANGED OR NEW SERVICES
Annually, throughout the term of this agreement, the City and Burrtec will be
reviewing service changes and/or new service programs. This process will assist
in evaluating, program efficiencies, industry improvements or discoveries,
increased diversion and cost saving procedures.
Our plan for this corning year is to achieve the highest level of diversion possible
from the current service programs and materials processing. New opportunities
will present themselves with the opening of the Material Recovery Facility.
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